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10 Outdoor Activities To Enjoy In Durham Region This Winter

There’s snow place like Durham Region to make the most of the winter season! Located less than an hour’s drive from Toronto, Durham Region has plenty of exciting sports, scenic trails and snow-filled fun to get you outdoors and braving the winter weather this season.

Hit the Slopes

Photo by colerushlow

Durham’s ski resorts offer snow-filled fun for everyone—from beginners to experts. Experience the thrill of 22 runs spread across 70 acres at Lakeridge Ski Resort; 23 runs, seven lifts, and a terrain park across 70 skiable...

Cozy Up At One Of Durham Region’s Best Heated Patios This Winter

Right: Two Blokes Cider, Seagrave | Left: Slabtown Cider, Uxbridge by Mike Brain Photography

Every season is patio season in Durham Region. For those who love fresh air and the great outdoors, we’ve curated a list of heated patios where you can enjoy a winter patio experience while sipping and savouring delicious local cuisine. Spend an afternoon cozying up by a wood-burning fire with friends, family, and even your four-legged friends. We promise it's a must-try experience to add to your winter...

Maple Syrup Festivals And Events In Durham Region

Each year, as winter winds down, the longer days and rising temperatures welcome to start of the maple syrup harvest! Events kick off in March and run through May—giving families and friends ample time to get a sweet taste of the maple season, and a chance to enjoy fresh, local maple syrup, pancake breakfasts, and syrup demonstrations. To help you make the most of maple season in Durham Region, check out our list of upcoming festivals and events in 2025!

Pefferlaw Creek Farms Maple Syrup...

Page’s Platefuls: Apple Chilli Chutney Recipe

As the holiday season approaches, we begin to think about hosting, entertaining, and gift giving. With that in mind, Chef Alex Page has created a recipe that checks all of those boxes! This Apple and Chilli Chutney uses cherry spiked hard cider from Banjo Cider, and brings some heat from Hurt Berry Farm’s Persian Lime Hot Sauce.

This recipe is extremely versatile and great to keep in the fridge (for up to one week) during the season! During your festive feasts, place this atop a cracker or...

Indoor Family Attractions in Durham Region

Right: Volt Raceway, Bowmanville | Left: Playdium, Whitby by @mandy_sparklesshinylove

Durham Region is home to an abundance of indoor attractions to keep you entertained no matter the weather. If you're looking to enjoy some quality time indoors with family, spend a night out with friends, or planning ahead for when the kiddos are out of school, there are plenty of great local attractions to enjoy right here in Durham Region. Save this list for when you want to get out of the house, but not...